Camera Lens Filters Explained
Back in the days of film filters were sometimes the only way to get a certain “effect”. They could do amazing things like make stars from any lightsource, soften the image, or turn it a variety of different colors.
How to Take Sharp Photos
The most noticeable thing about any photo is the focus. Focus can make or break an image, and whether it's a beautifully blurred background or a tack-sharp macro focus matters. Many photographers when they're learning feel that a photo
Guide to Choosing Your First Photo Lenses
When buying your first kit many users simply go with whatever they think is the most versatile. When you're new to photography you really have no idea what your niche or style will be so it's hard to pick
2018 Goals for Video School Online
With the start of a new year, I always like to write out a few major goals to focus my attention on. As with my 2017 and 2016 goals articles, it's a great way to keep me accountable. While things
Photography Composition Tips for Beginners
When we choose our subject we are choosing to capture a thing, a person, a sky, anything because it means something to us. Composition is deeply personal, almost as personal as editing style because we view the world based
2017 Year in Review at Video School Online
Every year I say it - but can you believe 2017 is already over?!? What happened to this year? It started out a bit slow for me, then after August it flew by like the blink of an eye. Like I've
What is a Mirrorless Camera?
If you read the last article, you’ll know that whilst a DSLR camera relies on a mirror mechanism to reflect light into a viewfinder, or to pass it through directly to a camera sensor. A mirrorless camera, as the
6 Steps to Better Portrait Photography
This article shares 6 tips that can make your portrait photography even better, no matter what kind of camera you use - from professional DSLR to smartphone. For a more thorough understanding of portrait photography, you can take our Portrait
What is a DSLR Camera?
A DSLR is a digital single lens reflex camera. It’s a digital camera that has a built-in mirror (the reflex part of the acronym) so the image you see bounces up to the viewfinder. It goes through a focusing